The average train between Bedford and Lincoln takes 3h 19m and the fastest train takes 2h 25m. There is a train service every few hours from Bedford to Lincoln. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Bedford and Lincoln. The earliest departure is at 1:04 AM at night, and the last departure from Bedford is at 11:59 PM which arrives into Lincoln at 8:41 AM. All services require a transfer at Kettering and take an average of 3h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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2h 30m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Bedford to Lincoln? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Bedford to Lincoln. However, there are services departing from Bedford station and arriving at Lincoln station via Nottingham. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 19m.
Bedford to Lincoln train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Kettering station.
Bedford to Lincoln train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Lincoln Central station.
Book your Bedford to Lincoln train tickets online with East Midlands Railways.
The distance between Bedford and Lincoln is 121.5 km. The road distance is 177 km.
You can take a train from Bedford to Lincoln Central via Kettering and Nottingham in around 2h 53m.